Sona Reader vs Publish360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sona Reader
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Welcome to your favourite reading app. Read books by your favourite African and international authors, and add your own to build your library, all in one reader. Annotate your pages, hit your reading goals, and read on any device. With a Sα»na account, you can also read your own books in your browser. READ STORIES AS THEY UNFOLD - Follow stories released chapter by chapter, and get an alert when a new chapter is out - Unlock the next chapter, or tip the author at the end of a chapter - Read comics episode by episode A LIBRARY THAT FOLLOWS YOU Your books, place, bookmarks, highlights and notes sync across your phone and tablet. Import your own EPUBs and PDFs and read them next to your Sα»na books. Sort your shelves into collections and keep a wishlist for what you want next. MARK UP EVERY PAGE - Highlight in nine colours, with shades made for each reader theme - Attach a note to the exact passage you selected - React to a passage with a private emoji that sits in the margin, and pick your five favourites - Find every saved passage again in From Your Pages on Home, and tap one to open the book at that spot A READING YEAR YOU CAN SEE - Set a yearly reading goal and track it, with confetti when you pass it - Keep a daily reading streak - See your monthly Sα»na Chapters and your Sα»na Wrapped READ YOUR WAY - Light, sepia, dark and black themes - Your own font, text size and spacing - Picture Books, PDFs and EPUBs, all in one reader - Comics and PDFs: see every page in a grid, and pinch or double-tap to zoom FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK - More to Read suggests books from what you have been reading - Discover new books and free reads - Follow your favourite authors and see who you follow, any time REVIEWER HUB (formerly eARC Hub) - Request advance copies from authors, read them early, and leave reviews, all from your phone - Share, edit and delete your own reviews
Publish360
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Publish360 brings your ebooks and audiobooks together in one simple reader app. When you purchase digital books from a publisher using the Publish360 platform, you can access them through the Publish360 app using the same email address you used when making your purchase. One login gives you access to books purchased from any participating Publish360 publisher, so you don't need a different reading app for every publisher you buy from. Your books, all in one place Publish360 makes it easy to enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from the publishers you love. Simply sign in with your email address and your eligible purchases are brought together into your Publish360 library, ready for you to read or listen to. One account across participating publishers Publish360 works across our network of publishing partners. Whether you've bought one book from one publisher or built a library across several, you can use the same Publish360 account to access your purchases. There's no need to create separate reader accounts for each publisher. Made for reading and listening Publish360 provides a straightforward digital reading experience designed to put the books themselves at the centre. Browse your library, choose your next title and enjoy ebooks and audiobooks from participating publishers through one convenient app. Supporting publishers and their readers Publish360 helps publishers build a direct relationship with their readers while giving customers a simple way to access the digital books they've purchased. Publishers can offer ebooks and audiobooks through their own websites and platforms, while Publish360 provides the reader experience that brings those purchases together. How it works 1. Purchase an ebook or audiobook from a participating Publish360 publisher. 2. Use the same email address to sign in to the Publish360 app. 3. Find your eligible purchases in your library. 4. Start reading or listening. Discover a simpler way to enjoy digital books from independent and specialist publishers with Publish360.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Publish360 at daily against Sona Reader's every 2 weeks. Publish360 also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sona Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Publish360 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sona Reader | Publish360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Sona Books Limited | Eden Ecommerce Ltd |
In-app purchases
Sona Reader
No in-app purchases
Publish360
No in-app purchases









